Deputy Sheriff Civil Division

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.

YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

This position performs general law enforcement work to protect life and property throughout Iredell County. Deputy Sheriffs enforce federal, state, and local laws; preserve the peace; prevent and investigate crime; respond to calls for service; apprehend offenders; serve criminal and civil process; and provide professional public safety services.

Deputies may be assigned to patrol or to specialized units based on the operational needs of the Sheriff’s Office. All deputies remain sworn law enforcement officers and may be reassigned by the Sheriff or designee as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, foot, ATV, watercraft, bicycle, or other approved means.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

Prevents, detects, investigates, and documents criminal activity.

Investigates complaints, disturbances, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, traffic crashes, and other incidents.

Interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, complainants, and other persons connected to calls or investigations.

Arrests offenders and processes criminal suspects according to law and agency policy.

Serves warrants, criminal process, civil process, subpoenas, court orders, and other legal documents as assigned.

Transports prisoners, detainees, mental health commitments, juveniles, and other persons as required.

Prepares clear, complete, and accurate reports, citations, affidavits, warrants, and related documents.

Testifies in court and presents facts related to arrests, investigations, service of process, and other official duties.

Assists other law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and government agencies as needed.

Maintains assigned vehicles, weapons, radios, uniforms, equipment, and other issued property in proper working order.

Provides courteous assistance, information, directions, and crime prevention guidance to the public.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Sheriff or designee.

SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS

Deputies may be assigned to specialized divisions, units, or program areas including, but not limited to:

Patrol

Civil Division

Warrant Division

School Resource Officer

College Resource Officer

Community Oriented Policing (COPS)

Lake Patrol

Youth Education Program

Office / Information

Court Security

K-9, Narcotics, Special Operations, or other assignments established by the Sheriff.

Assignment-specific responsibilities, training, certifications, schedules, and equipment requirements may be maintained in separate duty statements or unit procedures. Assignment to a specialized unit does not change the employee’s underlying classification as Deputy Sheriff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances, Sheriff’s Office policies, and law enforcement procedures.

Knowledge of search and seizure, arrest, use of force, civil process, criminal process, mental health commitment procedures, traffic enforcement, and court procedure.

Skill in the use of firearms, law enforcement equipment, defensive tactics, de-escalation, and emergency vehicle operation.

Ability to act with sound judgment in routine, stressful, and emergency situations.

Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form and to prepare accurate reports.

Ability to testify effectively in court.

Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure when dealing with difficult or dangerous situations.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required.

Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training required.

Must meet all requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer under applicable North Carolina Sheriff and Training Standards.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least the minimum age required for sworn law enforcement certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Must maintain all required law enforcement certifications, training, and qualifications.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, call-outs, and on-call assignments as required.

May be required to obtain specialized training based on assignment, including radar, SRO, boat operation, ATV operation, civil process, warrant service, community policing, or other assignment-specific training.

HOURS

Deputies may work rotating shifts, fixed shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, call-outs, and on-call assignments based on the operational needs of the Sheriff’s Office. Work schedules may vary by assignment.

DISCLAIMER

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The Sheriff reserves the right to assign additional duties or reassign personnel based upon operational needs.